Commissioner Robert Patrick Offers Water Bill Assistance for District 1 Low-Income Residents

DECATUR, Ga.—Inflation and the rising cost of goods and services are creatingfinancial hardships for many DeKalb County residents. As a result, basic needs such asrent, food and utilities are going unmet. To alleviate some of these burdens, Commissioner Robert Patrick is offering water billassistance for residents of District 1 through St. Vincent de Paul’s utility […]

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners Presiding Officer announces 2022 Committee Assignments

Decatur, GA – On Tuesday January 18, 2022, the DeKalb County Board of Commissionerselected District 1 County Commissioner Robert Patrick to serve as the 2022 presidingofficer and District 5 County Commissioner Mereda-Davis Johnson to serve as deputypresiding officer. The first primary responsibility of any presiding officer is to appoint members of the Board ofCommissioners to […]

Commissioner Robert Patrick to Host District 1 Series of Community Engagement Series

Coffee with Commissioner

DECATUR, Ga.—On Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, District 1 County Commissioner RobertPatrick will kick off a series of casual informal meetings with residents titled “Coffeewith Commissioner.” The event is designed to provide a space for residents to comeout, meet their commissioner and discuss topics that matter the most to them whileenjoying a cup of coffee.  The first installment of this series […]

Commissioner Robert Patrick Attends his First Decide DeKalb Board Meeting after Signing Oath

DECATUR, Ga.—DeKalb County District Commissioner Robert Patrick recently signedhis oath of office as a newly appointed board member of Decide DeKalb and attendedhis first meeting with the board today. Earlier this month, DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond appointed Commissioner Patrick tothe economic authority’s board. “I am honored to appoint Commissioner Robert Patrick to the Decide DeKalb […]

Commissioner Robert Patrick Launches ‘Be D1 to Stop COVID-19’ Public Awareness Campaign

D1 Covid Public Awareness Campaign

Initiative to target vulnerable communities DECATUR, GA—As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) begin torelax mask policies for outdoors and those who have been vaccinated, DeKalb CountyCommissioner Robert Patrick is reminding residents that precautions still need to betaken. Although the number of COVID-19 cases are on the decline, there are hot spots inseveral […]